The phrase "royal succession" refers to the order in which a king or queen is replaced by the next monarch in a royal family. It involves the passing down of the throne from one generation to the next. Full definition
From helping out the Whips» Office to changing royal succession laws, from organising honours to defending Britain's computer networks from malicious interference, all this falls under the Cabinet Office's purview. (conservativehome.blogs.com)
While she's fallen down a few spots in the British order of royal succession in recent years, Anne is still beloved for her equestrian skill, duty to the royal family, no - nonsense attitude, and a stunning collection of hats. (townandcountrymag.com)
As Royal Wedding fever increases by the day, the Daily Telegraph splashes this morning on the story that Nick Clegg is «actively pursuing» a plan to alter the law relating to Royal succession which currently gives a Monarch's younger son precedence over an elder daughter. (conservativehome.blogs.com)